Gregg Allan Wallace

Gregg Wallace is a British television presenter, entrepreneur, and food expert best known for co-hosting MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One. He rose from greengrocer to TV personality and is also known for various BBC food and factory documentaries.

Overview

Gregg Allan Wallace's Profile

Gregg Wallace was born on 17 October 1964 in Peckham, London, England. He grew up in South London, though detailed information about his parents is limited.

He left school early with few qualifications and began his career in the food trade, initially working as a greengrocer. He later founded George Allan’s Greengrocers, which became a successful wholesale fruit and vegetable business supplying London restaurants.

Wallace transitioned into media after becoming known in the food industry. His big break came when he began presenting food-related shows, eventually joining MasterChef in 2005.

He is best known for co-hosting MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One, alongside judges like Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing. He has also fronted shows such as Inside the Factory and Eat Well for Less?

He lives in Kent with his family and continues to work in television, fitness promotion, and business ventures.

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TV Shows​

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Christine from 1991 to 1991 (Ex- wife)
  • Marriage Denise Lovell from 1999 to 2004 (Ex-wife)
  • Marriage Heidi Brown from 2011 to 2012 (Ex-wife)
  • Marriage Anne-Marie Sterpini from 2016 to (Current wife)
  • Tom Wallace, a biological child with Denise Lovell, born in 1994
  • Libby Wallace, a biological child with Denise Lovell, born in 1997
  • Sid Wallace, a biological child with Anne-Marie Sterpini, born in 2019

Education

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  • Left high school to work as a warehouseman
  • Started a greengrocers that grew to a turnover of £7.5 million, launching him into the culinary world

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income accumulated from hosting food-related shows
  • Revenue from cookbook sales including, Veg: The Cookbook
  • Earnings from public speaking and endorsements
  • Earnings from his fitness brand and lifestyle programmes

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